Flagging up the best in business
A FLAG-MAKING company proved it was a leading light in the business world at The News's awards ceremony.
The boss of Hampshire Flag Company in Penner Road, Havant, stole last night's Business Excellence Awards at Portsmouth Guildhall by walking off with two awards.
Graham Wilkinson, 32, picked up the Small Business of the Year Award and the Achiever of the Year award.
During the ceremony a Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Spinnaker Tower designer Hedley Greentree for a vision that has helped in the regeneration of the city.
More than 500 leaders from the business community were treated to a series of jokes and anecdotes from guest speaker, comedian Tom O'Connor.
Master of ceremonies BBC South presenter Sally Taylor delivered a look back at the city's business year before revealing winners, runners-up and highly commended in each category.
A record 135 entries were received from businesses across our communities.
See next page for the full list of winners.
Order pictures from the sparkling ceremony by selecting the 2006 business awards section under the special publications drop down menu here.Business of the Year:
Winner: Brymor Contractors; Runner-up: Matchtech Group; Highly commended: Hadley Shopfitters.
Small Business of the Year:
Winner: Hampshire Flag Company; Runner-up: Pentagon Personnel; Highly commended: Tavcom Training.
Business Personality of the Year:
Winner: Chris Allington; Runner-up: Shirley Fletcher; Highly commended: Cheryl Buggy and Michael Saunders.
Achiever of the Year:
Winner: Graham Wilkinson; Runner-up: Nicola Youern; Highly commended: Julie Woodward.
Community Contribution of the Year:
Winner: The Ralls Group; Runner-up: Rok Solent; Highly commended: Gunwharf Quays Management.
Innovation of the Year:
Winner: Snell & Wilcox; Runner-up: Pall Europe; Highly commended: Upix.
Team of the Year:
Winner: Finchdean Farm Partnership; Runner-up: Drum Housing Association; Highly commended: Accuracy International.
Exporter of the Year:
Winner: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals; Runner-up: Microsulis; Highly commended: Seaeye Marine.
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